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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 283.98 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 283.98 and 148.52 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 283.98 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/283.98 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 283.98 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 42,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.71/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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